- 101. Re: spark plugs (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 13:58:40 -0400
- You are correct. I have never used an NGK in anything other than a two-stroke engine, and then only when it is the recommended plug. Ed
- /html/land-speed/1999-07/msg00177.html (7,369 bytes)
- 102. Re: Pro class interior (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Sat, 24 Jul 1999 13:12:04 -0400
- Yeah, that about sums it up..... C/GT
- /html/land-speed/1999-07/msg00186.html (12,011 bytes)
- 103. Re: Speed Week 99 Entry (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Tue, 01 Jun 1999 11:31:28 -0400
- Keith, bookmark this for all SCTA info........ http://roadsters.com/scta.html ED
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00005.html (7,342 bytes)
- 104. Re: June Meet - since you asked (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Tue, 08 Jun 1999 17:07:19 -0400
- Looks like the snazzy new paint job gave the Alfa that extra needed boost! Congrats to all the new record setters! Ed C/GT
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00041.html (7,418 bytes)
- 105. Re: Horsepower and Wings (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Wed, 09 Jun 1999 16:16:32 -0400
- In my class, C/GT which is Production, I can't run either unless it came from the factory. However, If I went to Modified Sports I could run both, within certain rules. EX; George Potter's C/MS Ed
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00057.html (8,456 bytes)
- 106. Re: Horsepower and Wings (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Wed, 09 Jun 1999 18:14:59 -0400
- Hey! Don'y forget the Fiero! The 1997 rule book has a photo of a Fiero as an example of GT with stock rear wing in place. It's skinnier than a Camaro, but would have to be a nightmare to drive with h
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00064.html (8,272 bytes)
- 107. Re: spoilers & weight (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 1999 08:24:16 -0400
- Oh noooooooooooo! Not another plastic car on the salt! Seriously, welcome! You are correct in your concern about CG with the Vette. When I was building my '85 Vette, the "old timers" warned me about
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00075.html (9,460 bytes)
- 108. Re: To Duct or not to Duct, That is the Question... (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 17:22:40 -0400
- Tom, (or others) This subject has been rolling around in my brain (not much up there to stop it!)..... The Corvettes from 1968 thru 1977 had vent grills (2) just behind the rear glass, on the rear de
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00089.html (8,698 bytes)
- 109. Re: To Duct or not to Duct, That is the Question... (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 21:38:50 -0400
- That is my interpretation as well; I guess wishful thinking was taking over.... I have been driving SCCA since the 70's where such updating & backdating is allowed that I wish it would apply to SCTA
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00091.html (7,983 bytes)
- 110. Re: Inner Tubes and Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 10:51:25 -0400
- I happen to run this exact combo on my Vette.... Tires have been on car for nearly 5 years & are just now showing wear on the rear. I had the wheels made by Circle (through my local NASCAR shop.) You
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00099.html (10,018 bytes)
- 111. ECTA Star (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Wed, 16 Jun 1999 16:31:06 -0400
- Just got my copy of BRN, and there on page 20 is a photo of a smiling Keith Turk! A few more seconds added to your allotted 15 minutes of fame? Ed
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00120.html (6,253 bytes)
- 112. Re: Inner Tubes and Wheels and tape (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 10:26:42 -0400
- If it's good tape it ought to stay on.... A few years ago when I was running the Open Road Race wars in Nevada, I used to tape up the whole front end of my Vette & It stayed on at 180 mph - for 90 mi
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00130.html (8,319 bytes)
- 113. Re: Luck? two club? (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 12:29:16 -0400
- I suppose nothing is pure luck when you consider it took 5 years, two cars and 3 engines to finally get it right. I've always felt you made your own luck (whatever it is), but sometimes somebody or s
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00149.html (10,245 bytes)
- 114. Re: I'm new (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 13:09:39 -0400
- For a quick & dirty number, multiply vehicle height (inches) X track width (inches) and divide by 144. My own quick measurements of a C5 were 62 X 45 / 144 = 19.38 sq. ft. This is only a "driveway" t
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00150.html (7,115 bytes)
- 115. Re: Frontal area (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 15:43:11 -0400
- When I calculated the frontal area of my Vette for my simulation software, I measured the TOTAL width (instead of track as book suggested) X height. Using the suggested formula (track width) I came
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00156.html (10,229 bytes)
- 116. Re: Frontal area (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 15:50:59 -0400
- You are correct if the vette is a Coupe. The coupe has an indention in the roof to direct airflow over the car. The fixed roof is slightly higher as it is flat & the rag top, well, it's a rag top....
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00157.html (7,108 bytes)
- 117. Supercharging (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 16:15:42 -0400
- Since you are going to WOS anyway, I would suggest running the 130 club to get a feel for the salt. Get a current rule book from SCTA-BNI http://www.scta-bni.org/ and study hard! The C5 incorporates
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00160.html (7,478 bytes)
- 118. Re: 130 & 150 Club (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 13:31:22 -0400
- Yeah, that's what I thought when I showed up at WOS in 1993 in my hot rod '85 Vette that I had hit 180 with on the highway. I flogged that car for 2 days on the salt and only managed to hit 144 with
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00186.html (10,740 bytes)
- 119. Re: Belly Tank Bits ? (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 19:22:15 -0400
- Try Rick Venza email Richvenza@aol.com Ed
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00255.html (6,998 bytes)
- 120. Electrical Gremlins (score: 1)
- Author: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
- Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1999 10:57:41 -0400
- Although this isn't an LSR question, I am at my wits end & could use some advice. The tail lights,IP lites and parking lites on my 93 Chev Dually won't work. The fuse isn't blown, and a test lite sho
- /html/land-speed/1999-06/msg00267.html (6,663 bytes)
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